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HELP NEEDED WITH OUR ANNUAL CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONOur annual Church Gate Collection takes place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March 2019. Thanks to all who have volunteered so far to help cover the gate at their local church. We have lots more churches on our Church Gate Permit to arrange cover for or need extra help with. Have a look at the list below, if you and your family/friends can lend a hand, please let us know. This is a great annual fundraiser for us (raised €12k 2018, €12k 2017, €10k 2016), which has potential to raise €15k-€20k, depending on volunteer cover for all churches on our list. If you can take a church from the list below and arrange cover for Sat/Sun masses and help raise valuable funds and awareness of the importance of speech therapy services to our members through Voices for Down Syndrome Galway, plus Little Owls early intervention group, etc. Contact Carmel 087 6448277 or email info@voicesforgalway.org Barna Belclare Caltra Camus Carna Claran (Headford) Claregalway....need extra help Clifden....need extra help Craughwell Eyrecourt Inverin Kilchreest Kilkerrin (Clifden) Kilkerrin (Ballinasloe) Kilronan (Inis Mor, Aran Islands) Kinvara....need extra help Lettermore Letterfrack Lettermullen....need help for Sat vigil mass Loughrea...need extra help (2 churches) Mountbellew New Inn Newcastle (Athenry) Oranmore....need help for Sunday masses Oughterard Rosmuc Shangalish Woodford Thanking you, Carmel Hannon Voices for Down Syndrome Galway DSI Galway Branch ph 087 6448277 email info@voicesforgalway.org ... See MoreSee Less

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INISHBOFIN HALF MARATHON/10K
Less than 2 weeks till our early bird rate closes- don’t forget to book your place. Only €50 until 28th Feb, €60 after.

Price includes race entry, return ferry, tech tee, water stops , post race refreshments and evening after party with BBQ and live music!Only 2 weeks till our early bird rate closes- don’t forget to book your place
Only €50 until 28th Feb, €60 after.

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4 days ago

Youth Friendship Club for members ages approx 10 to 15 years

Dear Galway Branch Members,

Two of our members, Rachel Fahy and Ciara Hartigan, are hoping to set up a Youth Friendship Club for members ages approx 10 to 15 years, based in the new DSG
West Centre. It will be an opportunity to meet and have fun in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. It will be led and supported by the participating parents who we hope
will also benefit from friendship and support of the Club.

Activities would include:
Karaoke and Dancing
Arts & Crafts
Snack preparation
Going on outings, i.e. to the movies or bowling
Themed discos and activities, i.e. Halloween, Christmas, Easter etc
Guests from time to time to join the sessions, i.e. dancers, musicians, yoga etc
The young members will be involved helping out with the activities of the Club,
setting up, preparation etc.
Any other activities they would like to do.

Anyone who is interested in joining the Club please come along next Thursday 21 February from 10 to 12 for an introductory session with karaoke and dancing.
It would be great to meet up over a coffee and chat about what the Club could offer and how often we could meet.
Please let either Ciara 0864006092 or Rachel on 0860788768 know if you are coming so we have an idea of numbers.
(rachlfahy@hotmail.com or hartiganciara@gmail.com )We look forward to getting together then.

All the best
Ciara & Rachel ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Do you know somebody with Down Syndrome that wants to try out something new and make new friends?

2 - 5-year-olds:
Sensory Yoga
Date: Saturday 23rd February - Introduction Class
Time: 11.30 - 12.30
Cost and Maximum per class based on interest at the Introduction Class
NO Supervision provided

5 - 8-year-olds:
Realta Speech and Drama: Michelle O'Grady - www.realtadrama.com Facebook: Réalta School of Speech and Drama.
Date: Thursday 28th March to Thursday 16th May (6wk term) / Break for 2 weeks of Easter
Time: 3.30 - 4.30
Cost: €80 per child for term
Maximum: 6 per class
Supervision provided

5 - 10-years:
If there is enough interest/feedback from this age group we can run a Sensory Yoga group so please let us know if you are interested.

5 - 10-year-olds:
Themed Yoga: Jessica Devine, Devine Yoga - www.facebook.com/DevineYogaGalway/
Date: Friday 8th March - Friday, April 12th. (6wk term)
Time: 3.30 - 4.10
Cost: €90 per child for term
Maximum: 6 per class
Supervision provided

9 - 10 year-olds:
Realta Speech and Drama: Michelle O'Grady - www.realtadrama.com Facebook: Réalta School of Speech and Drama.
Date: Thursday 28th March to Thursday 16th May (6wk term) / Break for 2 weeks of Easter
Time: 4.30 - 5.30
Cost: €80 per child for term
Maximum: 6 per class
Supervision provided

Age Groups To be decided:
Free to be me (one day workshop) - dublincityballetschool.ie/classes/free-2-dance
Date: Friday, April 19th (Good Friday)
Free 2 Be Me Dance is an Adaptive Dance program run by the Dublin City Ballet School. Weekly classes are held in Dublin for children with Additional Needs by Teacher: Rebecca O’Brien Taylor
Times, Cost and class sizes and age groups will be decided based on the amount of interest that comes back to us.
Rebecca is very interested in catering for a few different ages but because she is travelling from Dublin, we need to have good attendance to make it worth her while so get back to us soon.

Approx 10 - 15 year-olds:
Youth Friendship Club - Parents Rachel Fahy & Ciara Hartigan
Date: Thursday 21 February
Time: 10.00 to 12 for an introductory session to plan a regular Day/Time to suit everyone
Cost: Free
More details on what is hoped for and planned attached below

Teenagers:
Teen Yoga: Jessica Devine, Devine Yoga - www.facebook.com/DevineYogaGalway/
Date: Friday 8th March - Friday, April 12th. (6wk term)
Time: 4.20 - 5.00.
Cost: €60 per child for term
Maximum: 10 per class
Supervision provided

AND Finally something for ourselves:
Coffee Morning on Friday 15th March anytime from 10.00 to 12.00 (We understand how hard it is to just get out of the house)
Parents of All Age Groups Welcome to drop in

We hope that with this selection of classes/workshops/Activities that you will be able to find something for your child to enjoy.
We are aware (and disappointed) that there is nothing here for our Adults with DS. These classes have been organised by parents so we would love parents/siblings/carers and adults with DS to come forward with some ideas and suggestions.
Even something as simple as just getting together one evening a month and work from there. Please spread the word, it only takes a small group to start and become something amazing.

Please make Bookings asap by:
Emailing/Ringing/popping into our receptionist Jude on:
email: downsyndromegalwaywest@gmail.com
DSG West Centre phone: 087 7110021
Monday to Wednesday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m & Thursday 9 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
OR out of office hours:
Nicolette 087 2488766

Payment methods:
We will have more details on this next week as we are trying to set up an online payment method.
All parents are asked to pay €50 deposit to hold their place when this is set up.
Alternatively, if you are in the Moycullen area during office hours you could drop the deposit into Jude. (details above)

Directions to DSG West Centre:
It is just 12 km from Galway city. It is based in An Fuarán, Moycullen - take a left at The Forge Bar and restaurant. You will find it on the right-hand as you drive up this road, upstairs beside Elysium Day Spa and Beauty Clinic. (Eircode: H91 CR26)
Plenty of parking opposite. Take the lift to the 2nd Floor and we are on the left as you come out.

NO Supervision provided - Means that a Parent/Carer will have to stay with the child in the class
Supervision provided - no need for parents to stay in the classroom. As most of the classes will take place in the large room, parents are welcome to stay in the centre and make themselves a cup of Tea/Coffee in the kitchen and catch up with others. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

DSG West Centre - Coffee Morning

We would love you to join our coffee morning on Friday 15th March anytime from 10.00 am to 12.00 p.m
(We understand how hard it is to just get out of the house)
Parents of All Age Groups Welcome to drop in

We hope you can come along and see the DSG West Centre, have a coffee/tea and chat to other members (plenty of space for little ones to play)

If you would like to contact us for any more information:

Email/Ring/pop into our receptionist Jude on:

email: downsyndromegalwaywest@gmail.com

DSG West Centre phone: 087 7110021

Monday to Wednesday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m & Thursday 9 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.

Dont forget to Like our Galway West Centre Facebook:

www.facebook.com/Down-Syndrome-Galway-West-333557997207068/

We would love to hear from you

Kind regards,

From all in the DSG West committee

Directions to DSG West Centre:

It is just 12 km from Galway city. It is based in An Fuarán, Moycullen - take a left at The Forge Bar and restaurant. You will find it on the right-hand as you drive up this road, upstairs beside Elysium Day Spa and Beauty Clinic. (Eircode: H91 CR26)

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Contact Details

Address: Down Syndrome Galway Branch, PO Box 372, Galway Sorting Office, Tuam Road, Galway

General DS Branch Enquiries: Deirdre Nugent: 087-1861914, galwaydsi@gmail.com

Voices for Down Syndrome Galway Project Administrator: Carmel Hannon, 087 6448277, info@voicesforgalway.org

Galway Resource Officer: Irene Walsh, Tel:087 4211 345, Email: irene@downsyndrome.ie

New Parent Support for the West of Galway City and County:

Eileen: eileennicdhonncha@yahoo.ie or Cola: murphycola@gmail.com

New Parent Support for the East of Galway City and County:

Position to filled

Social Committee:

Rachel Fahy, Ruth Morvan, Gráinne Ni Allúin, Caroline Concannon, Alina Mihae Zamfir, Jean McMahon, Imelda Murphy

Voices for Down Syndrome Galway Speech Therapy project:

Chairman – Pat Coyne

Project Co-ordinator – Carmel Hannon

Treasurer – Michael O’Donnell

Other members:

Yvonne Flynn, Breda Regan, Aedin Collins, Cola Murphy, Rob McKune, Robert Shaw

Down Syndrome Coinbox Collector:

Ruth Morvan: ruthmorvan25@gmail.com

Website Maintenance:

Paul McCarthy

Committees

Down Syndrome Galway Branch Committee:

Pat Coyne (Chairman)

Michael O’Donnell (Treasurer)

Grainne Coyne Breathnach (Secretary)

Deirdre Nugent (Email/Mobile)

Eileen nic Dhonncha (New Parent Support/Media)

Avril Cogavin (Late Teens & Adults Interests)

Gráinne Ni Allúin, Nicolette Higgins

Down Syndrome Galway West Centre Committee:

Chairperson – Valerie Beatty

Vice Chairperson – Eileen Nic Dhonncha

Secretary – Cola Murphy – 087 7110021

Treasurer – Nicolette Higgins

Vice Treasurer – Anita O’Connor

Other Members:

Angela Cahil, James Stewart

Facebook Page and email downsyndromegalwaywest@gmail.com

Down Syndrome Galway East Centre Committee :

Chairperson – Gráinne Ní Allúin

Vice Chairperson – Tom Cleare

Treasurer –

Vice Treasurer –

Secretary – Maria Mulcahy

Other Members are part of a Sponsorship/Fundraising/Grant Application Group:

Anna Lyons, Juliet O’Brien, Evelyn Fanning, Patricia Heneghan, Bernie Cahill, Dearbhla Fadden, Deirdre Brennan, Deirdre Nugent.

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Reminder – Preschool Information Session – Wednesday 26th Sept

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